ant

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noun \ˈant\

Definition of ANT

: any of a family (Formicidae) of colonial hymenopterous insects with a complex social organization and various castes performing special duties
ants in one's pants
: impatience for action or activity : restlessness

Origin of ANT

Middle English ante, emete, from Old English æmette; akin to Old High German āmeiza ant
First Known Use: before 12th century

Other Insect Terms

drone, entomology, gadfly, pismire, proboscis, vespine

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